LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
August 19, 2020
Soul Focus Sports and Hustle Clean Announce Strategic Partnership
San Francisco, Calif. (August 19, 2020) – Hustle Clean, the premium active care brand formerly known as ShowerPill, has tapped San Francisco based Soul Focus Sports to engage the endurance industry with its products and socially-conscious initiatives. Founded by former athletes, and led by former NFL running back and CEO,...
August 19, 2020
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Gannett Ventures Launch Collaboration for Warner Bros. Virtual Run Series
Memphis, TN and McLean, VA – August 19, 2020 – St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases, and Gannett Ventures, majority owner of Rugged Races, today announced an expansive new partnership as the official charity...
August 19, 2020
CNO Financial Group Announces Continued Support of Beyond Monumental
CARMEL, Ind., Aug. 18, 2020– CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) announced the extension of its title sponsorship of the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon for another two years. CNO Financial will maintain the title sponsorship through 2022. CNO has partnered with Beyond Monumental as title sponsors of the marathon...
August 18, 2020
Addaday Introduces Powerful Pocket-Sized Recovery: The BioZoom™ Jr. Percussion Device
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 18, 2020 – Addaday, a global leader in injury prevention and recovery technology, today introduced the Addaday BioZoom™ Jr., the world’s most compact cordless percussion massager and one of the quietest devices on the market. When used correctly, the pint-sized massager can help decrease both muscle...
August 18, 2020
KINeSYS Sunscreen responds to COVID-19 restrictions with a new educational video series.
Vancouver, Canada (18th August 2020) - Ordinarily, KINeSYS Sunscreen would be connecting with buyers and retail partners at events across North America. With COVID-19 restrictions in place, these events have been cancelled, motivating KINeSYS to create a series of educational videos. KINeSYS Sunscreen is sold in specialty retail stores, primarily...
August 18, 2020
The Running Event Announces Cancellation of December 2020 Event
AUSTIN, TX—AUGUST 18, 2020 -- Diversified Communications, organizer of The Running Event, announced that due to ongoing health and safety issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become necessary to cancel the 2020 edition of The Running Event which was scheduled to take place on December 1 - 3,...
August 17, 2020
San Diego Padres Launch 2020 Friar 5k
SAN DIEGO – August 17, 2020 – The San Diego Padres are teaming up with EnMotive, producers of the Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k/5k series, to launch the first ever Friar 5k Virtual Race. All participants will receive a commemorative 2020 Friar 5k Goodie Bag featuring Padres-branded swag and themed 5k...
August 17, 2020
BCAA Beverage Brand NOCCO Launches Caffeine-Free Spin on Popular Caribbean Flavor
LOS ANGELES – NOCCO – the leading no carb, branched chain amino acids (BCAA) beverage brand – has introduced their Caribbean caffeine-free flavor for Summer 2020, inspired by the brand’s popular caffeinated Caribbean drink. With the same delicious, pineapple taste as the caffeinated version, the caffeine-free beverage will deliver more...
August 17, 2020
Rock ‘N’ Roll VR16 Sees Over 10,000 Participants From 88 Nations Register to Take Part In 1K, 5K or Remix Challenge
TAMPA, Fla. – More than 10,000 people from 88 nations and 48 states stepped up the virtual start line for the 16th edition of the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Virtual Running™ (VR™) Series. Rock ‘n’ Roll VR16 gave the global running and walking community the opportunity to challenge themselves with two...
August 17, 2020
Tulsa Williams Route 66 Marathon Moves to Virtual Event
Today, Tulsa’s Williams Route 66 Marathon announced its annual event, scheduled for November 21-22, is moving to a virtual race format for 2020. While the decision was a tough one, organizers felt strongly it was the right one for the city, the volunteers, and the participants. “We talked with our...